I've always tied a uni to uni for braid to fluorocarbon leader. I never reel the leader through the guides. -TomT
A lot of "expurts" rec 4-5 ft or even more of fluorocarbon leader in clear water.
It would be nice if any have stories to relate that substantiates the need for such.
Suffix Seige mono seems ok for me, but I prefer a small diameter 50-60 lb braid in heavy timber or pads when bass fishing.
Braid doesnt stretch and is more sensitive. If you need a LOT of line then braids small diameter let's you stack on more.